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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.19, 753.18 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.19, 753.18 and 328.46 is: 491.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.19 : 753.18 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.19/753.18 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.19x = 753.18 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.19x = 247,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,389.50/503.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.64

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